Behavioral Health Resources
HMO
You do not need a referral from your primary care provider to see a behavioral health provider. For information about your benefits and finding a provider:
UC Blue & Gold contact MHN — Call 800-663-9355
Meditation Apps for Kaiser Members
Covered employees have two options:
Call your local Kaiser clinic, or 800-464-4000 after hours
Optum — Call 888-440-8225
PPO
Some services require preauthorization. CORE, UC Care, and UC Health Savings Plan (HSP) members have access to both in-network and out-of-network providers. However, your cost will be higher when using out-of-network providers.
If you would like information about your benefits and help to find an in-network provider, please call Anthem at 844-437-0486.
Post-Docs Plans
Health Net's Managed Health Network (MHN) provides PostDocs Behavioral Health. For assistance in providing providers, call:
HMO Plan (In-Network only) - 888-426-0030
PPO Plan (In-Network and Out-Of-Network) - 800-797-7016
Employee Assistance Program
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides complimentary confidential counseling and referral services to all Berkeley Lab employees, Postdocs, and their spouses/domestic partners and dependents over 18. Non-employees, such as UC faculty, graduate student research assistants (GSRAs), and students, need to reach out to their appropriate campus resources. The program offers support for a wide range of issues, including but not limited to work-related stress, depression, and anxiety.
To make an appointment:
Call: (510)643-7754 or email: employeeassistance@berkeley.edu
Visit UC Berkeley's EAP page and UC Berkeley Community Resources page for more information.
Employee Assistance Program for Postdocs
Take advantage of the Employee Assistance Program, which includes WorkLife Services and is available to you and your family in connection with your group insurance from Standard Insurance Company (The Standard). It’s confidential.
WorkLife Services are included with the Employee Assistance Program. Get help with referrals for important needs like education, adoption, travel, daily living, and care for your pet, child, or elderly loved one.
Online Resources Visit workhealthlife.com/Standard3 to explore a wealth of information online, including videos, guides, articles, webinars, resources, self-assessments, and calculators.
Contact EAP at 888.293.6948, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Additional Resources
UC has partnered with Findhelp, the largest network of social assistance programs and resources in the U.S. that are free or offered at a reduced cost. All UC medical plan members and their family members have access to Findhelp, so you can find the resources to help you and your family live better. Findhelp can link you with a variety of services, including:
● Food: Find help to pay for food, locating food pantries, and seeking nutrition education
● Housing: Find advice and help on finding or paying for housing and locating temporary shelters
● Transit: Find help paying for bus passes or gas or transportation to receive health care services
● Money: Find help paying for childcare, connecting to government benefits, and locating assistance with tax preparation
● Education: Find help paying for school, financial or health education; citizenship and immigration assistance; and skills and training
Crisis Resources Contacts
New! Mental Health Crisis Line
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Berkeley Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team Voicemail: 510-981-5254 (press #).
Berkeley Mental Health Daytime Crisis Hotline: 510-981-5244
Alameda County 24-Hour Crisis Support Hotline: 1-800-309-2131
Oakland Mobile Crisis: 510-383-5020
California Peer-Run Warm Line: (855) 845-7415
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255